We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Comfort Food and Loneliness

Are you sad, anxious, or lonely? If you are like quite a few people, you may find yourself reaching for a high-fat comfort food to ease your distress. Here's some recent research that sheds light on this connection.

Eating fatty foods make people feel happier, less lonely, studies show - Association for Psychological Science